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Drove my Lunchbox into a rock

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Yep as the title says :roll: but now I have got a problem, I broke the left side steering axle. :( Also found out that the rear wheel adapters are cracked. I have been trying to find replacements but up here in Canada for some reason it is hard to find. Any suggestions? Thanks.

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Re: Drove my Lunchbox into a rock

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I believe the steering axle is the same part as the Grass Hopper / Hornet so that should be easy , not sure if the wheel adapter is the same pattern as the Grass Hopper as well but it may be .
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Thanks for the info I will try my lhs, it is just for some reason difficult to find parts here. Is there anywhere a person could find aluminum parts for these awesome trucks.


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Thanks Mike awesome. Now just have to find the wheel hubs.


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Sweet thanks again mike going to get those too, I think it was my fault cause it was -1 outside.

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Found the parts (original Tamiya) I needed by cross referencing them with other Tamiya models on my lhs 's website.

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Cool !
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Parts ordered should be in next week, so happy . But got another question what are the steering arms (white plastic looking part) made of. J B qiuck weld does not adhere to it very well.

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Well finally got my parts I ordered and installed and boy what a difference , I sure missed driving this truck. I must take pictures. :D

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